How far is Topsham, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Topsham, ME to Gorham, ME is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.02 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.97 mi
46.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Topsham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsham
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Gorham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topsham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Topsham
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To Gorham
17.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Topsham and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Topsham and Gorham.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mallett Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Mallett Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    2616 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 295 South: Portland

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsham and Gorham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
19.9 mi · 57%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 11%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 10%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 8%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 3%
Larrabee Road
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
00h 21m from Topsham
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Topsham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Topsham to Gorham?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Topsham and 17.2 miles from Gorham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Topsham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yarmouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarmouth.

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topsham and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 28.97 mi (46.62 km).

Topsham

#1 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Street (-69.975907, 43.927689)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Topsham and Gorham. The current time is 22:46:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.